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South Korea ex-President Yoon's home raided in favoritism probe
South Korea's special counsel has raided multiple locations linked to former President Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife over allegations of favoritism and irregular contracting in the 2022 presidential office relocation. South Korea's special counsel...
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South Korean Social Media App Kakao Accessible in China After 11-Year Ban: Report
ISTANBUL – In a surprising turn of events amid thawing diplomatic relations, the popular South Korean messaging app KakaoTalk has reportedly become accessible in mainland China without the need for a virtual private network (VPN), marking the...
South Korea draws closer to Japan as protests mount against China and US
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Nikkei Asia
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Comment Pragmatism in Tokyo and Seoul could lead to diplomatic progress A protest in Seoul in late February opposing the impeachment of then-President Yoon Suk Yeol. Signs calling for the expulsion of the Chinese Communist Party are visible....
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Global Investment Banks Raise South Korea's 2026 Growth Forecast
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Yemen News Agency SABA
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Seoul - Saba: A report released Thursday showed that major global investment banks have raised their 2026 economic growth forecasts for South Korea, citing strong exports. By the end of October, eight major global investment institutions,...
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Hyundai ICE raid strains U.S-South Korea business ties, Gov. Lee says
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The Tennessean
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Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee said South Korean firms are eager to invest in the state, but uncertainty around President Donald Trump’s trade policies and visa rules are holding them back. During President Trump’s recent tour of Asia, Lee and Department...
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APEC Forum Concludes in South Korea with Call for Economic Cooperation and Balance between the U.S. and China
06.11.25 - South Korea - Pressenza IPA This post is also available in: Spanish The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum concluded in Gyeongju, South Korea, after two days of intense discussions focused on strengthening supply chains,...
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Seven workers trapped after tower collapse at South Korean power plant
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United Press International (UPI)
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Rescuers are working to save at least seven workers trapped after a boiler tower collapsed at a thermal power plant operated by Korea East-West Power Co. in the southeastern city of Ulsan on Thursday. Photo by Yonhap News SEOUL, Nov. 6 (UPI) --...
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US-South Korea nuke sub pact deeper than it seems
When President Donald Trump announced last week in Busan that the United States would share nuclear-submarine propulsion technology with South Korea, most headlines treated it as another routine security cooperation pledge. In reality, it may...
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Trump should be wary of South Korea’s Sino-Russian courting
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U.S.'s Bullfrog Counter-UAS system wins South Korea-UAE orders as Romania joins production
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Defense News Security News Army Recognition
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Allen Control Systems on 5 November 2025 said the Republic of Korea Armed Forces and the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces have ordered its Bullfrog autonomous weapon systems, with training, technical assistance, and sustainment, while Romania...
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Omron invests in South Korean healthcare startup Sky Labs
Omron invests in South Korean healthcare startup Sky Labs November 6, 2025 | Thursday | News Global blood pressure monitoring player OMRON Healthcare signs strategic partnership MoU South Korea-based healthcare startup Sky Labs has attracted...
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Tenpoint Therapeutics Submits NDA for Brimochol PF in South Korea
Tenpoint Therapeutics has announced the submission of a New Drug Application (NDA) for Brimochol PF, a preservative-free eye drop for the treatment of presbyopia, to the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) in South Korea. This marks the first...
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Seoul stocks slightly rebound from 3 percent dip on bargain hunting
SEOUL, Nov. 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korean shares slightly rebounded from a nearly 3 percent fall the previous day, as retail investors continued their buying spree with unwavering risk appetite. The Korean won slightly gained ground against the U.S....
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Buddhists and Other Religious Leaders in South Korea to Combat Rising Suicides and Isolation Among Older Adults
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Buddhistdoor Global
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From ucanews.com Buddhist organizations in South Korea have joined forces with Christians to confront the country’s escalating rates of suicide and solitary deaths among middle-aged and older adults, a demographic seen to be increasingly...
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South Korea’s Kakao Bank Launches Anti-Youth Gambling Drive
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Economy minister: Romania, ready to become a strategic partner for India in Central and Eastern Europe
Thursday, November 6, 2025 Romania is ready to become a strategic partner for India in Central and Eastern Europe, as it has the necessary infrastructure, skills and is also a member of the largest common market in the world - the European Union,...
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Business : MIHAS@Shanghai: Rural And Regional Ministry Targets RM150 Mln Sales
From Amanina Mohamad Yusof SHANGHAI, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The Rural and Regional Development Ministry has targeted RM150 million in sales at the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) in Shanghai (MIHAS@Shanghai) 2025 through the...
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Prabowo cites South Korea's Park Chung Hee as leadership role model
Cilegon, Banten (ANTARA) - Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto expressed admiration for the late General Park Chung Hee, South Korea’s third president, whom he credited for steering the country’s industrialization and economic growth during his...
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South Korean won, Philippine peso fall most among muted Asian FX
The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the dollar at 0201 GMT. CURRENCIES VS U.S. DOLLAR Currency Latest bid Previous day Pct Move Japan yen 153.860 154.11 +0.16 Sing dlr 1.306 1.3066 +0.08 Taiwan dlr 30.943 30.954 +0.04...
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South Korea's Defence Chief Backs Idea Of Building Nuclear Submarine At Local Shipyard
(MENAFN- IANS) Seoul, Nov 5 (IANS) South Korea's Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back on Wednesday expressed support for the idea of building a nuclear-powered submarine at a South Korean shipyard rather than a US facility, citing the country's...
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